What is Promissory Note? | REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON Exam Prep
Dec 31, 2025
A promissory note is the borrower's written promise to repay a loan, containing the loan terms including principal amount, interest rate, payment schedule, and maturity date. It is the "IOU" document that creates the debt obligation, separate from the mortgage or deed of trust that secures the loan with property.
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๐ก Exam Tip: Promissory note = the IOU, creates debt obligation. Mortgage/Deed of Trust = security instrument, creates lien. Note is NOT recorded; security instrument IS recorded. Maker = borrower, Payee = lender.
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